Physical Therapist Department Supplemental Tier B

Job description

Under general supervision, delivers physical therapy (PT) services through evaluation of patient needs, goal determination and development of treatment plans in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act. Assists with the overall operation of the Department. Education: BS in Physical Therapy Licensures/Certifications: Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist. Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification). Experience: None 2 yrs related experience preferred Skills: • Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices and standards • Skill in oral and written communication • Skill in organization • Ability to set priorities and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently. • Ability to evaluate patient function, develop treatment plans and monitor patient progress. • Ability to manage an average caseload of up to 2 patients per hour. • Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Evaluates the patient's functional status including: • Review of medical history, diagnosis and physician's prescription. • Observation and interview of patient/caregiver. • Application of appropriate assessment procedures. • Determines short and long-term goals with patient/caregiver input; establishes plan of care based upon goals and evaluation results. • Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plan and teaching patients/caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions, providing/fitting appropriate assistive devices and recognizing patient distress signals which need follow-up • Documents evaluations/re-evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries; records data required for statistics, billing, and quality improvement activities as appropriate. • Utilizes the assistance of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Techs and volunteers as appropriate; provides supervision to the above as required by regulations. • Communicates with multidisciplinary team members both formally and informally, discussing evaluation findings, patient progress and other pertinent information. • Communicates with patients/caregivers to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation. • Participates in discharge planning with interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation program. • Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement. • Resolves unit issues/problems, developing resolutions and following up with both departmental staff and unit. Pay Range $36.37 - $59.64 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs. Equal Employment Opportunity GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.